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As experts in the manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards, we work to make our blog a helpful resource on PCB topics and the industries that we work with, including automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and many more. Here you'll find insights into PCB design, tech trends, assembly issues, and trending topics in the general news media as they relate to printed circuit board technology.

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Category Archives: Printed Circuit Boards

PCB Manufacturing for Prototyping & Production Runs with Advanced Circuits

Advanced Circuits is the best choice for all your PCB manufacturing needs, especially for demanding requirements that call for advanced precision and expanded capabilities.  PCB manufacturing for both production runs and small quantity prototyping with Advanced Circuits’ broad range of … Continue reading

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Circuit Boards: The Basics

Creating a circuit board can be a complex process beginning with the design itself. With advancing and progressive technology, the processes have become increasingly simplified with the help of PCB design software and innovations in the PCB manufacturing industry. Advanced … Continue reading

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Timeline to the Future: Tracking Automotive PCB Applications

At some point in your life, curiosity might’ve prompted you to crack open a computer or another electronic device. With its interior exposed, you discovered an assortment of chips, circuits, and etchings painted upon a green canvas. That canvas, layers … Continue reading

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Key Printed Circuit Board Design Terminology

Printed circuit boards are packed with different features and elements that make their design and functionality unique for their particular application.  In this post we list key printed circuit board design terms that are commonly used in the electronic design … Continue reading

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Common Types of Printed Circuit Boards

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the heart of all electronic products, but not all are created equal.  There are many different types of printed circuit boards made from different materials and manufacturing specifications for a broad range of applications.  Since … Continue reading

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HDI PCB Capabilities from Advanced Circuits

Advanced Circuits is the ideal printed circuit board manufacturer for your HDI PCB (High Density Interconnect Printed Circuit Board) requirements.  Since 1989, the company has been known as an industry leader for its quality, precision, and on-time reliability.  With recent … Continue reading

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PCB Board Fabrication & Assembly Under One Roof For A Better Prototyping Process

Advanced Circuits offers the convenience of a one-stop shop for PCB manufacturing and assembly.  Our customers rely on our expanded capabilities, certifications, and in-house assembly services to meet all their PCB design requirements for both quickturn prototypes and production runs. … Continue reading

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A One-Stop Shop Approach to PCB Manufacturing

Advanced Circuits is the leading one-stop shop for full-service PCB manufacturing and quickturn, prototype quantity PCB assembly under one roof.  Since 1989 the company has grown to become the third largest PCB manufacturer in North America by offering the industry’s … Continue reading

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Circuit Boards 101

What is a Circuit Board? A circuit board, also known as printed circuit board or PCB, can be found inside every electronic device in today’s world.  In fact, the circuit board is considered the foundation of electronic devices because it … Continue reading

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Standard vs. Custom Spec Printed Circuit Boards | Advanced Circuits

Advanced Circuits is your one-stop solution for full service PCB fabrication and quickturn PCB Assembly under one roof.  Getting an instant quote for printed circuit boards from Advanced Circuits is easy and knowing which parameters affect your PCB fabrication cost … Continue reading

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